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Joseph Chinard, 1756 - 1813 Napoléon Bonaparte, Premier Consul, vers 1802-04
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph Chinard
- Napoléon Bonaparte, Premier Consul, vers 1802-04
- signé sous l'épaule Chinard de Lyon
- médaillon en terre cuite, profil regardant à gauche
- Diam. 20,5 cm; diam. 8 in.
Provenance
Vente à Versailles, le 23 janvier 1983, lot 59
Literature
Catalogue des Sculptures par Joseph Chinard de Lyon formant la collection de M. le Comte de Penha-Longa, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 1911, n° 40.
Condition
Very good condition overall with a few minor chips to the edges of the roundel, some minor surface dirt in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. The roundel bears a metallic hook attached with plaster on the back to hang it on the wall. Very fine modelling, crisp in all details.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Bonaparte est representé comme premier Consul (1799-1804) regardant à gauche, accompagné de ses attributs, un faisceau et un glaive romain. Un médaillon identique appartenait en 1911 à la collection du Comte de Penha-Longa, et fut exposé au musée des Arts décoratifs, un autre exemplaire est conservé au musée Carnavalet.